3rd April to 4th April 2017,
London, United Kingdom

SMi is proud to announce the return of their 14th annual Controlled Release event to London in 2017!

A global pharmaceutical excipients market report states oral solid dosage formulations are expected to significantly increase uptake due to to the ease of consumption by patients globally. Oral application type segment is expected to increase from US$ 3,327.8 Mn in 2015 to US$ 5,094.2 Mn by the end of 2021.*

The prime drivers of the market will include increased demand for sustained-release and controlled-release formulations, especially in oral applications, and increased demand for generics. SMi’s Controlled Release 2017 event will guarantee practical and critical discussions on the latest innovation in controlled release drug delivery. The conference will strengthen understanding in the latest regulatory landscape.

9:10 Lipid suspensions - how, when and with what?

• What is a lipid based suspension and how could it look from a commercialisation perspective?
• When can lipid based suspensions be used to improve the oral bioavailability?
• How large a proportion of the compound needs to be solubilised in the lipid phase?
• What excipients to use for lipid based formulation?

• NSAID analgesics administered concomitantly can greatly decrease opioid doses for effective analgesia (so-called opioid sparing) but in many cases they are poorly delivered.
• We are using our proprietary SmartCelle technology to develop a range of low volume, high concentration injectable NSAID and COX-II products for the treatment of postoperative pain.
• Unlike today’s treatments which are quickly cleared from the body, the pharmacokinetics imparted by SmartCelle can maintain blood concentration of drug sufficiently to double exposure versus non-formulated drug.

12:20 Networking Lunch

13:20 Parenteral delivery of nano-carriers

Jim Jingjun Huang, Founder and CEO, Ascendia Pharmaceuticals LLC

14:00 Delivery and release of small molecules and biologics using Nanocin technology

Liam Good, Director, Tecrea Ltd

• Nanocin™ forms nanoparticles on interaction with nucleic acids, proteins, peptides and small molecules
• The polymer has a low toxicity profile and a long history of safe use
• Nanocin™:drug particles and examples of cell entry and functional effects will be presented

14:40 Afternoon Tea

• Assessing the importance of QbD in controlled release delivery
• Implementation of QbD principles in the development of microsponges as drug delivery carriers
• The advantages of implementing QbD into controlled release systems

- Whereas PLGA has its limitations for protein delivery causing e.g. burst, pH drop and instability, a different biodegradable polymer platform will be shared to solve the issues
* Demonstrating excellent control over release kinetics and effective preservation of protein bioactivity
* Several case studies will be presented to exhibit all requirements to develop sustained release formulations for parenteral delivery of biologic therapeutics.

16:30 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

Howard Stevens, Assistant Head of Institute and Professor of Drug Delivery, University of Strathclyde

9:50 NEUWAY Pharma: Qualified for CNS drug delivery

Heiko Manninga, Managing Director, Co-Founder, NEUWAY Pharma GmbH

• Treatment of CNS diseases is not limited by drugs, but by delivery.
• The majority of active substances is excluded from the CNS by the blood-brain-barrier
• NEUWAY is focusing on providing a gateway for drugs via this natural border
• NEUWAY’s engineered protein capsules (EPCs) consist of the natural VP1 protein of JV Virus - a virus that knows how to overcome the blood-brain barrier.
• EPCs are non-infectious and can be filled with a variety of therapeutic molecules

10:30 Morning Coffee

11:00 Matrix-binding fusions for local delivery of therapeutics

Parth Patwari, Founder & CSO, ProteoThera

--Challenges in delivery to tissues with dense matrix and poor vasculature
--Nature-inspired solutions using binding to matrix components
--Matrix-binding fusions for intra-articular delivery with extended retention

14:40 Afternoon Tea

15:10 Utilizing novel technology to accelerate drug development

John Fox, Chief Development Officer, Merrion Pharmaceuticals

• Apply new technology to accelerate drug development pipeline and develop novel formulations
• Delivering benefit to the patient while creating novel formulations
• Translating the technology from use in R&D to clinical output

15:50 The nanomedicine experience

Katerina Lalatsa, Lecturer in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, University Of Portsmouth

View detailsBuchiSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.buchi.co.uk/For 75 years, BUCHI has been a leading solution provider in laboratory technology for R&D, quality control and production worldwide. We serve a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & beverage, feed, environmental analysis and academia.

View detailsDATA Detection TechnologiesSponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.data-technologies.com/ph_jr_count/DATA Count PH JR quickly and accurately counts pharmaceutical pellets and mini tablets as small as 0.25mm providing for the first time a much needed tool to drug developers and manufacturers that produces capsules containing pellets.
Based on DATA’s innovative electro optic counting technology this high-tech table-top counting machine is designed for High accuracy (99.95%), High speed and ease of use. The machine is simple to operate and is capable of storing and exporting data.

View detailsSirius Analytical Sponsors and Exhibitorshttp://www.sirius-analytical.com/Sirius Analytical is a market leader in the fields of measurement of physicochemical properties, biorelevant solubility and dissolution and in vitro modelling of in vivo behaviour of formulated biological drugs. Our expertise areas include the delivery of oral, inhaled, injected and transdermal drugs.
Sirius also offers analytical and consultancy services to help our customers solve all kinds of small and large molecule formulation challenges.

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View detailsInternational Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and NanotechnologyOfficial Publicationhttp://www.inderscience.com/ijbnnIJBNN proposes and fosters discussion on scientific and technological investigations of nanomaterials in biology and medicine, with emphasis on their biomedical implications and impacts upon the biosphere. This perspective acknowledges the complexity of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology as an interface between the biomedical arena and the nanosystem.

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View detailsInternational Journal of Computational Biology and Drug DesignOfficial Publicationhttp://www.inderscience.com/ijcbddIJCBDD, an International Society of Intelligent Biological Medicine official journal, bridges the gap between two very important, complementary disciplines, computational biology and drug design. Through advances in high-throughput genome sequencing and digital imaging technologies, biocomputing, drug design and medical research have unfolded new, predictive sciences such as genomics, proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, cytomics and pharmaconomics. These promote new computational, statistical and biomedical approaches to drug design/development, besides unleashing the potential of significantly more accurate, effective personalised diagnosis, therapeutics and patient care.

View detailsInternational Journal of Nano and BiomaterialsOfficial Publicationhttp://www.inderscience.com/ijnbmIn recent years, frontiers of research in engineering, science and technology have been driven by developments in nanomaterials, encompassing a diverse range of disciplines such as materials science, biomedical engineering, nanomedicine and biology, manufacturing technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and nanoelectronics. IJNBM provides an interdisciplinary vehicle covering these fields. Advanced materials inspired by biological systems and processes are likely to influence the development of novel technologies for a wide variety of applications from vaccines to artificial tissues and organs to quantum computers.

View detailsInternational Journal of NanotechnologyOfficial Publicationhttp://www.inderscience.com/ijntIJNT offers a multidisciplinary source of information in all subjects and topics related to Nanotechnology, with fundamental, technological, as well as societal and educational perspectives. Special issues are regularly devoted to research and development of nanotechnology in individual countries and on specific topics. Articles for IJNT are by invitation only.

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Our global network of journalists updates the site with the latest and most significant industry developments. This coverage allows us to provide everyone - from senior management through to research and QA staff – with in-depth reviews of the latest projects, advance notice of new product releases and analysis of the latest procedural and legislative developments.

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View detailsGBISupportershttp://www.gbihealth.com/GBI is an information, applications, and services company focused on the healthcare industry. Leveraging data from across the healthcare value chain, GBI creates web and mobile applications that enable individuals and organizations to make better decisions and communicate more effectively.

View detailsInternational Pharmaceutical IndustrySupportershttp://www.ipimediaworld.com IPI gives you an insight into all areas of Biopharm, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. IPI provides a proven supportive means of communication to the Pharmaceutical, Bio Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Medical Devices industry, incorporating the latest in research and technology innovations, regulatory guidelines, marketing and communication strategies.

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View detailsMednousSupportershttp://www.MedNous.comMedNous is a print publication and website about medical innovation in Europe. It carries exclusive interviews with companies that are at the forefront of medical technology, as well as contributor articles from prominent practitioners. Our mission is to identify significant advances in medicine and to explain how this innovation is being commercialised. In doing so, we talk to venture capitalists about what products and platforms they are supporting. We report on how regulators cope with the accelerating pace of innovation. And we regularly cover the latest developments in the discovery and development of new medical concepts in the area of antibodies, vaccines, small molecules, regenerative medicine and nanomedicines. MedNous combines the English word for medicine with the Greek word for intellect. And those with nous are readers of our publication. Visit our website: www.mednous.com

View detailsPharmaceutical TechnologySupportershttp://www.pharmaceutical-technology.comPharmaceutical-technology.com is the only website focusing specifically on issues relevant to pharmaceutical professionals working with technology, be it development, engineering, IT or production. Pharmaceutical-technology.com brings you the latest in industry projects and updates, along with the news, views and trends that leading professionals – from senior executives to manufacturing managers and heads of procurement – require to stay on top of their field.

View detailsPharmaceutical-ReviewSupportershttp://www.pharmaceutical-review.comPharmaceutical-review.com is part of Integrated IQ technologies Private Limited(IIQ). A Leading platform for all the Pharma manufacturing companies and buyers across the world.Having a subscriber database of more than 120,000 globally helping the clients to reach their target buyers through our exclusive listing, branding(banner advertisement), e-news letters, e-mail marketing, product reviews, product launch promotions, event marketing, search engine marketing and social media marketing services.

View detailsPharmacircleSupportershttp://www.pharmacircle.comPharmaCircle is an innovative knowledge management company serving the current and future global leaders in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology related industries. PharmaCircle is a one stop information and analysis source for pipeline, products, clinical trials, drug delivery technologies, deals and acquisitions, company financials, venture capital investments, product sales, pharmaceutical services, news, patents and more….

View detailsPharmalicensingSupportershttp://www.pharmalicensing.comPharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

View detailsPharmavisionSupportershttp://www.pharmavision.co.ukPharmaVision offers a consultancy service providing independent pharmaceutical thematic research to the healthcare industry, the investment community and competitive intelligence specialists. We perform due diligence research and provide expert commentary in healthcare. Our reports combine scientific analysis in drug delivery, R&D technologies and pharmaceutical products including patient modelling, product/technology forecasts and market trends evaluation.

View detailsSelect ScienceSupportershttp://www.selectscience.net/SelectScience is an independent, online information resource for the worldwide scientific community, and the home of trusted information for laboratory scientists. Discover impartial, expert opinion and trusted reviews about latest laboratory equipment and techniques; plus videos, application notes and science news from around the world. Become a member for free today.

View detailsSwiss Biotech AssociationSupportershttp://www.swissbiotech.org/The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) is the national industry association for biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture, food, cosmetics, environmental biotechnology, and specialty chemicals. Members are companies active in modern biotechnology, such as R&D, Production, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Services and Consulting. SBA provides a networking platform for Life Science clusters, academic and federal institutions the like. Founded in March 1998, the Association grows steadily.

View detailsTechnology NetworksSupportershttp://go.technologynetworks.com/subscribe-to-newslettersFounded in 2000, Technology Networks is established as the leading news provider for life science and drug discovery professionals. In addition, we provide unique content including webcasts, videos, application notes and posters from recent conferences. Our portfolio now includes around 30 focussed scientific communities, all of which are accessible free of charge within TechnologyNetworks.com

Buchi

For 75 years, BUCHI has been a leading solution provider in laboratory technology for R&D, quality control and production worldwide. We serve a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food & beverage, feed, environmental analysis and academia.

DATA Detection Technologies

DATA Count PH JR quickly and accurately counts pharmaceutical pellets and mini tablets as small as 0.25mm providing for the first time a much needed tool to drug developers and manufacturers that produces capsules containing pellets.
Based on DATA’s innovative electro optic counting technology this high-tech table-top counting machine is designed for High accuracy (99.95%), High speed and ease of use. The machine is simple to operate and is capable of storing and exporting data.

Sirius Analytical

Sirius Analytical is a market leader in the fields of measurement of physicochemical properties, biorelevant solubility and dissolution and in vitro modelling of in vivo behaviour of formulated biological drugs. Our expertise areas include the delivery of oral, inhaled, injected and transdermal drugs.
Sirius also offers analytical and consultancy services to help our customers solve all kinds of small and large molecule formulation challenges.

Media Partners

ONdrugDelivery Magazine

ONdrugDelivery Magazine is the highly regarded, world-leading series of sponsored themed drug delivery publications. Uniquely, each issue focuses tightly on one topic within the field of drug delivery. With a truly global readership already in excess of 40,000, and with contributions and loyal support from many of the most important companies in the drug delivery business - from among the largest to the smallest - ONdrugDelivery Magazine is a must for those in the industry who need to know what's going on in drug delivery.

BioChem Adda

BioChem Adda is a Not-just-for-Profit organization which aims to bring out the most reliable and transparent information about everything related to jobs, careers, education, news, articles, and events from the field of BioSciences and Chemistry!

Media Partners

International Journal of Computational Biology and Drug Design

IJCBDD, an International Society of Intelligent Biological Medicine official journal, bridges the gap between two very important, complementary disciplines, computational biology and drug design. Through advances in high-throughput genome sequencing and digital imaging technologies, biocomputing, drug design and medical research have unfolded new, predictive sciences such as genomics, proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics, cytomics and pharmaconomics. These promote new computational, statistical and biomedical approaches to drug design/development, besides unleashing the potential of significantly more accurate, effective personalised diagnosis, therapeutics and patient care.

International Journal of Nanotechnology

IJNT offers a multidisciplinary source of information in all subjects and topics related to Nanotechnology, with fundamental, technological, as well as societal and educational perspectives. Special issues are regularly devoted to research and development of nanotechnology in individual countries and on specific topics. Articles for IJNT are by invitation only.

International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials

In recent years, frontiers of research in engineering, science and technology have been driven by developments in nanomaterials, encompassing a diverse range of disciplines such as materials science, biomedical engineering, nanomedicine and biology, manufacturing technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and nanoelectronics. IJNBM provides an interdisciplinary vehicle covering these fields. Advanced materials inspired by biological systems and processes are likely to influence the development of novel technologies for a wide variety of applications from vaccines to artificial tissues and organs to quantum computers.

International Journal of Biotechnology

IJBT provides an international forum and refereed authoritative source of information in the field of Biotechnology and Biotechnics, with emphasis on management and economics, as well as the political and social issues. It aims to disseminate knowledge, provide a learned reference in the field, and establish channels of communication between academic and research experts, policy makers and executives in industry, commerce and investment institutions.

International Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

IJBNN proposes and fosters discussion on scientific and technological investigations of nanomaterials in biology and medicine, with emphasis on their biomedical implications and impacts upon the biosphere. This perspective acknowledges the complexity of biomedical nanoscience and nanotechnology as an interface between the biomedical arena and the nanosystem.

Swiss Biotech Association

The Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) is the national industry association for biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, agriculture, food, cosmetics, environmental biotechnology, and specialty chemicals. Members are companies active in modern biotechnology, such as R&D, Production, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Services and Consulting. SBA provides a networking platform for Life Science clusters, academic and federal institutions the like. Founded in March 1998, the Association grows steadily.

Contract Biotechnology

Contract-Biotechnology.com is a web-based platform for laboratory outsourcing solutions. We are an online R&D matching tool that connects Scientifics and organizations involved in discovery, development and delivery of new healthcare products with service and products providers worldwide. Life science information technology is undergoing a revolution. Part of that revolution involves new, unexplored business models, open innovation, open data and collaboration. If you have a project or idea that you would like to propose, develop or run, we can help. A New Collaboration Network Model for Discovery Research and Development • Effective Platform: the 95% • 5.000 registered users // > 15.000 Newsletter subscribers • Geographical background: 45,5% Europe / 37,5% North America / 16,5% Asia / 0,5% ROW • Professional background: Outsourcing Manager, Project Manager, CEO, Business Developer, CSO, Account Manager, Sales & Marketing People, Scientists, R&D. For further information, please visit our website www.contract-biotechnology.com

Drug Discovery Today

Drug Discovery Today is one of the most cited review journals in the field of drug discovery, with an impact factor of 6.422.Drug Discovery Today will benefit your research by helping to keep you up-to-date with all of the fast-moving and emerging topics in drug discovery. Each issue is packed full of the latest research news, peer-reviewed articles and comment and opinion from leading research scientists.

Drug Target Review

Drug Target Review’s quarterly magazine, website and annual events program provides high quality content with peer-written articles that are submitted exclusively by the world’s most respected scientists in their field. This attracts a committed base of readers, users and delegates made up of senior decision-makers from the life science and drug discovery industries at the top pharmaceutical companies, as well as academics and scientists from the top research institutes across the globe.

Mednous

MedNous is a print publication and website about medical innovation in Europe. It carries exclusive interviews with companies that are at the forefront of medical technology, as well as contributor articles from prominent practitioners. Our mission is to identify significant advances in medicine and to explain how this innovation is being commercialised. In doing so, we talk to venture capitalists about what products and platforms they are supporting. We report on how regulators cope with the accelerating pace of innovation. And we regularly cover the latest developments in the discovery and development of new medical concepts in the area of antibodies, vaccines, small molecules, regenerative medicine and nanomedicines. MedNous combines the English word for medicine with the Greek word for intellect. And those with nous are readers of our publication. Visit our website: www.mednous.com

Labsave

Labsave is the leading savings website for Laboratory Equipment and Lab Supplies. We work closely with the top suppliers in the world to bring you the best products at the most competitive prices. We are constantly striving to secure the biggest and most exclusive offers that you won’t find anywhere else! http://www.labsave.com/

Farmavita

Farmavita Net is professional community and network of pharmaceutical licensing and business development executives, innovators and researchers Farmavita.Net is the pharmaceutical licensing, technology transfer and regulatory affairs network. We are managing the marketplace of offers and demand for pharmaceutical Dossiers, know-how and technologies. Members of Farmavita.Net network usually find a number of attractive solutions for business development, alliances, joint ventures, co-development and co-marketing of pharmaceutical products. Farmavita.Net is not just a pure Internet portal. We manage a number of regional associates. We are connecting the dynamic network of few hundreds members / pharmaceutical companies interested in license-in and license-out opportunities.

Technology Networks

Founded in 2000, Technology Networks is established as the leading news provider for life science and drug discovery professionals. In addition, we provide unique content including webcasts, videos, application notes and posters from recent conferences. Our portfolio now includes around 30 focussed scientific communities, all of which are accessible free of charge within TechnologyNetworks.com

Drug Development Technology

Drugdevelopment-technology.com covers every aspect of the drug development and research process, from conception to pre-FDA approval.
Our global network of journalists updates the site with the latest and most significant industry developments. This coverage allows us to provide everyone - from senior management through to research and QA staff – with in-depth reviews of the latest projects, advance notice of new product releases and analysis of the latest procedural and legislative developments.

Biosave

Biosave.com brings together the best Life Science promotions, product releases, featured products, publications, videos and events from 100’s of leading Life Science suppliers. Updated 24 hours a day, Biosave is constantly uploading special promotions and exciting product news that you won’t find anywhere else. Our goal is to provide our users with the most exclusive product information to help reach that all important purchasing decision.

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical-technology.com is the only website focusing specifically on issues relevant to pharmaceutical professionals working with technology, be it development, engineering, IT or production. Pharmaceutical-technology.com brings you the latest in industry projects and updates, along with the news, views and trends that leading professionals – from senior executives to manufacturing managers and heads of procurement – require to stay on top of their field.

GBI

GBI is an information, applications, and services company focused on the healthcare industry. Leveraging data from across the healthcare value chain, GBI creates web and mobile applications that enable individuals and organizations to make better decisions and communicate more effectively.

Select Science

SelectScience is an independent, online information resource for the worldwide scientific community, and the home of trusted information for laboratory scientists. Discover impartial, expert opinion and trusted reviews about latest laboratory equipment and techniques; plus videos, application notes and science news from around the world. Become a member for free today.

Gate2Biotech

Gate2Biotech is a portal that unites biotechnological community in Central Europe. It covers all the news in the field of biotechnology. Thanks to the the portal the companies engaged in the field can easily search for research institutions and other partners to solve technical problems they are facing and here they can also present their services offer to potential partners from the Czech Republic and abroad. Gate2Biotech portal serves as a bridge connecting scientific and commercial sector. It incorporates offices and support organizations dedicated to promoting transfer of innovative technologies into a unified communication platform of Czech and international biotechnologies. As a mediator of information it draws attention to biotechnologies and support of their application and transfer into practice. It also functions as a tool for encouraging non-professionals (especially scientists and students) towards innovative business or applied research.

Pharmalicensing

Pharmalicensing (www.pharmalicensing.com) is the premier biopharmaceutical Open Innovation resource designed for professionals involved with partnering, licensing and business development worldwide.
Actively supporting all forms of partnering and in- and out-licensing activities, Pharmalicensing utilizes the unique Partnering Search service and its global network of industry experts to enable companies to identify and engage with appropriate partners around the world.
Pharmalicensing, and its sister service Medical Device Licensing (www.medicaldevicelicensingcom) are actively utilized by over 200,000 industry professionals each month. Pharmalicensing is a division of IP Technology Exchange, Inc.

International Pharmaceutical Industry

IPI gives you an insight into all areas of Biopharm, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare. IPI provides a proven supportive means of communication to the Pharmaceutical, Bio Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Medical Devices industry, incorporating the latest in research and technology innovations, regulatory guidelines, marketing and communication strategies.

Pharmaceutical-Review

Pharmaceutical-review.com is part of Integrated IQ technologies Private Limited(IIQ). A Leading platform for all the Pharma manufacturing companies and buyers across the world.Having a subscriber database of more than 120,000 globally helping the clients to reach their target buyers through our exclusive listing, branding(banner advertisement), e-news letters, e-mail marketing, product reviews, product launch promotions, event marketing, search engine marketing and social media marketing services.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk